Woman welcomes baby after making ‘miraculous’ recovery

When Alexander Way’s wife, Beatrice, suffered a stroke and a heart attack, he was told there was little chance of recovery.

She slipped into a coma and doctors asked for his permission to switch off her life support and donate her organs.

But this devoted husband refused to listen.

“The doctors insisted Beatrice had very little brain response and that there was no way she could ever improve. If she did wake up at all she would barely respond to others. She would also be blind.”

Alexander was adamant that more could be done.

'A lot of words were exchanged. In no uncertain terms I told them, "Don't switch off my wife's life support".'

Alexander and Beatrice Way, with daughter Rosemary

Beatrice was instead transferred to a specialist unit to undergo brain surgery – a move that would save her life. Surgeons ended up removing 40 per cent of her skull to relieve the pressure on her brain. Four weeks later, Beatrice woke up in the hospital.

Over nine long months, Beatrice underwent intensive rehabilitation to overcome paralysis in her left leg and arm. Miraculously, she was able to make a full recovery.

Having beaten the odds once, the couple dared to discuss their dream of starting a family.

Doctors warned against the couple’s wishes, but once again, Alexander and Beatrice pressed on.

They welcomed their daughter Rosemary in June last year.

Beatrice Way welcomes daughter Rosemary after 'miraculous' recovery

Alexander says prayers kept them going through it all: “I am truly blessed to have Beatrice and Rosemary. We owe the miracle of Beatrice's survival and Rosemary to God,” said Alexander.

Beatrice added: ''[Rosemary] has blossomed into a beautiful, healthy infant. Every day is a reminder of how lucky we are. I am so grateful to Alexander for questioning the doctors who thought my life was over. He saved my life.”

“It is vital to explore all the options before agreeing to life and death decisions about loved ones. Hopefully, our experience will give others the confidence to know that it is possible to continue when their relatives are desperately ill,” said Alexander.